strepitous

or strep·i·tant

[ strep-i-tuhs ]

adjective

1. boisterous; noisy.

strepitous

/ ˈstrɛpɪtəs /

adjective

1. rare.
   noisy; boisterous

Other Words From

• un·strepi·tous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of strepitous¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin strepit(us) “noise” + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of strepitous¹

C17: from Latin strepitus a din

Example Sentences

Sir: The Chicano community thanks you with a strepitous bravo! for finally referring to Lee Trevino as a Chicano.

From Time Magazine Archive

One of the oldest lions observed in a strepitous bass that it was a great relief to him that his race had not been degraded by any such comparisons.

From Project Gutenberg

An almost too vivacious rendering of the Venusberg music brought the scheme to a strepitous conclusion.

From Project Gutenberg

The first theme here grows to full melodic song, with extended answer, led by strepitous band of lower reed over a heavy clatter of strings.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• boisterous
• cacophonous
• clamorous
• rambunctious
• riotous
• rowdy
• strident
• vociferous